Julia Ritchie

Julia Ritchie has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Julia began their career as a Trainee Scientist at Systagenix Wound Management, where they contributed to the research and development of wound care products. Julia then worked as a Scientist Intern at Vistakon, where they focused on improving the cleaning system for contact lenses.

Julia later joined DePuy Orthopaedics as a Marketing Intern, where they assisted in developing launch plans for hip and knee arthroplasty in the Chinese market. Julia gained a deep understanding of the Chinese market and the technical and clinical aspects of medical devices.

After their internships, Julia worked at Jiao Tong University International Education Center as a student before joining Elysian Health and Medical Clinic as an International Marketing and New Business Development Assistant. In this role, they helped establish the luxury brand profile of the start-up medical company in Shanghai and implemented marketing and sales plans.

Julia's career in e-commerce began when they joined SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group as a UK E-Commerce Marketing Manager. Julia built relationships with external marketing agencies and led SEO initiatives to drive targeted traffic and sales. Julia also served as a Global Outreach Manager and PR Marketing Manager, where they developed strategies to drive brand awareness and traffic through PR and outreach campaigns.

Currently, Julia serves as the Head of Ecommerce Prescription at SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group, responsible for overseeing the ecommerce operations and brand management for Arise Collective. Julia has a strong track record of leading international teams, maintaining large product catalogs, implementing pricing strategies, and negotiating brand partnerships.

Julia Ritchie attended the University of Birmingham from 2007 to 2011, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Human Biology with Industrial Placement. Julia also attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2011 and 2012, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.